When was it published?

July 25, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News July 25, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Homer, His Britannic Majesty

Q: What keywords are associated?

Louisbourg Garrison, French Ships Bay Vert, British Men Of War, Demolition Mines, Quebec Convoy

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Captain Homer arrived from Louisbourg reporting no news from British men-of-war pursuing five French ships to Bay Vert after 14 days, suggesting they engaged them. Most of the garrison has sailed to Quebec under convoy, and mines are ready to demolish Louisbourg per the King's orders.

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Saturday last Capt. Homer arrived here in 17 Days from Louisbourg, who says, that no Advice has been received from our Men of war that lately sail'd in quest of Five French Ships that had got up to Bay Vert, tho' they had been gone 14 Days ; by which 'twas thought they had met with them. - We also learn. that most of the Garrison had embarked and sail'd for Quebec. under Convoy ; and the Mines were compleated in order to demolish the Place, agreeable to the express Orders of His Britannic Majesty.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Louisbourg Garrison French Ships Bay Vert British Men Of War Demolition Mines Quebec Convoy

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Homer His Britannic Majesty

Where did it happen?

Louisbourg

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Louisbourg

Event Date

Saturday Last

Key Persons

Capt. Homer His Britannic Majesty

Outcome

british men-of-war thought to have met the five french ships; garrison embarked for quebec; mines completed to demolish louisbourg.

Event Details

Capt. Homer arrived from Louisbourg reporting no advice from British men-of-war that sailed 14 days ago in search of five French ships at Bay Vert, leading to belief they encountered them. Most of the garrison has embarked and sailed for Quebec under convoy, with mines completed to demolish the place per the King's orders.